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condescending in Portuguese

condescending in Portuguese is condescendente, paternalista — condescending means showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.

condescending in Portuguese

condescendente
adj
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
paternalista
adj
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

What does "condescending" mean?

  1. adjective Showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.
    "His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid."
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condescending in a sentence

  • His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid.
  • Please don't use that condescending tone with me.

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What is "condescending" in Portuguese?

"condescending" in Portuguese is condescendente, paternalista. condescending means: Showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.

How do you use "condescending" in a sentence?

Example: "His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid." In Portuguese, "condescending" is condescendente, paternalista.

Are there other ways to say "condescending" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "condescending": condescendente, paternalista.

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